Necion Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Hey everyone, I'm new here. I've decided to give this 6-week challenge thing a shot, so here it goes.Goal #1: Curbing alcohol abuseThis is a big one, and it's going to take a while. All I want is to make a few more steps in the right direction.Reward: +1 WIS, +1 CONMilestone: Limit myself to one drink a day or less.Goal #2: Warrior Training 101. HIIT 2-3x a week, bodyweight circuits 3-4x a week.Reward: +1 STA for HIIT, +1 STR for bodyweight, an additional +1 END if I do both.Milestone: 10 pullups in a row.Goal #3: Wizard Training 101. Master the ways of magic...I mean, science.Reward: +1 WIS and I get to dual-class as a mage.Milestone: Make significant progress to publishing in a scientific journal.Goal #4: Connect with some other orc clans. Attend meetups & other social events, make some new friends.Reward: +2 CHA.Milestone: Dating, if it's something I feel comfortable doing.Most likely my success in #4 and #3 will predict my success with #1. We'll see. [TABLE=width: 500, align: left] [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Necion, Orc, level 1 warrior/level 1 wizard STR 4.5|DEX 3|STA 2.5|CON 3.5|WIS 3|CHA 5[/TABLE] Link to comment
jessydiamond Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Great goals. I like your goal #4. It will probably be included in my next challenge if the first one goes well. [TABLE] [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] [TABLE=width: 400] Elf Warrior LVL 2 STR 6 CON 3 DEX 3 WIS 5 STA 4 CHA 6 [/TABLE] [/TABLE] Twitter Link to comment
Ancalagon The Black Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Welcome fellow n00b !! I like your goals especially #3 since I am a graduate student also hoping to get published this year. Besides, wasn't it Arthur C Clarke who said that any sufficiently advanced science is indistinguishable from magic? Ancalagon The Black. Half Dragon Spellsword Link to comment
Khep Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Welcome! Awesome goals. Definitely impressed by the scientific publication. I wish I could science. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] LVL 2 MartianWarrior STR 9/DEX 2/ STAM 3.75/ CON 3/ WIS 6/ CHA 3 "Fads come and go, but the barbell remains the same. Respect it accordingly." - Jim Wendler "When I want to be a super hero, I just wake up" - Childish Gambino Link to comment
guest439437484421 Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Nice goals! You haven't been very active, are you still around? Any updates? Lvl 5 Penguin Warrior: 10 Str, 3.5 Dex, 6.5 STA, 23.5 CON, 12.25 WIS, 5.75 CHAIntro | Current Challenge Thread | Character sheetMy Personal Blog | My Food Blog There are no failures, only learning pains Link to comment
NoiSe Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Hi man! I can't see any updates from you, are you still there : ( ?Anyway, what about your goal #2? Do you have any specifical program? [TABLE=width: 500, align: left] [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] NoiSe level 1 Nymph assassin My current Challenge STR 3|DEX 5|STA 2|CON 1|WIS 6|CHA 5[/TABLE] Link to comment
Ancalagon The Black Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Pinging here to show support and ask if you are still around. Ancalagon The Black. Half Dragon Spellsword Link to comment
Necion Posted October 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 Sorry, I'm a noob and didn't know people wanted updates! Your support means a lot to me, so thank you.Goal #1: Curbing alcohol abuseUpdate: This one's going MUCH easier than I expected. I had a pretty good diet and exercise routine before I started drinking heavily, so in a way these first three goals is just a form of backtracking. I've been limiting my intake and have done many things, in addition to exercise, to limit my chances of regressing.Goal #2: Warrior Training 101. HIIT 2-3x a week, bodyweight circuits 3-4x a week.Update: This one is also going very well. I've already hit my milestone of 10 pullups in a row. Maybe I need a new challenge?Goal #3: Wizard Training 101. Master the ways of magic...I mean, science.Update: I've run into some technical problems on this one, but it's a big learning process for me. Besides getting data for publication, I've also applied for some scientific grants and awards - if I can get one, that'd be a rather nice feather in my cap.Goal #4: Connect with some other orc clans. Attend meetups & other social events, make some new friends.Update: Been to a few meetups, notably a group that got me into anime. I also adopted two kittens so I won't feel so lonely when I'm at home. Additional meetups pending when I have more free time. [TABLE=width: 500, align: left] [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Necion, Orc, level 1 warrior/level 1 wizard STR 4.5|DEX 3|STA 2.5|CON 3.5|WIS 3|CHA 5[/TABLE] Link to comment
daeohtar Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 I enjoy that you got kittens. Does this mean you'll include photos periodically? ^^ I'm glad you decided to update and tell us how things are going. How did you get so many pull ups in a row? Congrats on how far you've gotten though!! ^^ LVL 2 Warrior STR: 6 | DEX: 2 | STA: 4 | CON: 3 | WIS: 5 | CH: 3 Link to comment
guest439437484421 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 hey, sorry i didn't check back. Awesome to see that you checked back! Look forward to seeing your wrapup. Lvl 5 Penguin Warrior: 10 Str, 3.5 Dex, 6.5 STA, 23.5 CON, 12.25 WIS, 5.75 CHAIntro | Current Challenge Thread | Character sheetMy Personal Blog | My Food Blog There are no failures, only learning pains Link to comment
Necion Posted November 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 Post Challenge Report:Goal #1: Curbing alcohol abuseReward: +1 WIS, +1 CON (Milestone: Limit myself to one drink a day or less)Grade: Alot more sober. Previously less sober. Though I technically didn't reach the milestone, I probably averaged 1/day, which works for me. +1 W, +1 C.I thought this one would be more challenging than it really was; as long as I'm distracted by work or hobbies, I was fairly OK, just sort of depressed sometimes. However, improving my sleep helped immensely with my depression, which helped immensely with my mood, which helped immensely with my sobriety. It all begins at the source.Goal #2: Warrior Training 101. HIIT 2-3x a week, bodyweight circuits 3-4x a week.Reward: +1 STA for HIIT, +1 STR for bodyweight, an additional +1 END if I do both (Milestone: 10 pullups in a row)Grade: Wasn't very consistent, but I did work out at least a few times per week. Still managed to pull off the milestone (I think I'm up to 12). +0.5 for all.Goal #3: Wizard Training 101. Master the ways of magic...I mean, science.Reward: +1 WIS and I get to dual-class as a mage (Milestone: Make significant progress to publishing in a scientific journal)Grade: Applied for a competitive grant and have been working hard at the bench but this takes time. I can cast fireball and magic missile, but I've still a way to go before time stop and meteor swarm. +1W and a wizard hat.Goal #4: Connect with some other orc clans. Attend meetups & other social events, make some new friends.Reward: +2 CHA (Milestone: Dating, if it's something I feel comfortable doing)Grade: I gave this a shot with a few different new groups, but willingly cut it out a few weeks ago. Actually, I deleted my facebook and OKCupid accounts since I felt like neither were making feel better about myself. The effort's worth more than the results in this case, I think, so +2C.Side Quest #1: Wizard's Familiars. I've two kittens now to keep me company. On a side note, anyone know of good-quality cat food? I just picked up some Evo food & Primal raw meats after learning how Friskies & Iams are the pet equivalent of a corn-and-grain diet, but I'd appreciate any advice from seasoned cat owners.Side Quest #2: Getting better sleep. Tried a bunch of different supplements, and melatonin has worked the best so far. It also comes in a yummy peppermint pill. I'll be doing more self-experimentation to see if other supplements actually make a difference. [TABLE=width: 500, align: left] [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Necion, Orc, level 1 warrior/level 1 wizard STR 4.5|DEX 3|STA 2.5|CON 3.5|WIS 3|CHA 5[/TABLE] Link to comment
HeathBar Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 Looks like you did great for your first challenge! Remember, it's not about being perfect it's about progressing in the right direction, which it sounds like you did. Great job!What kind of article are you trying to get published, what field of science? Just curious Level 6 Half-Pony Warrior Assassin STR 9.5 | DEX 6 | STA 12.5 | CON 12.5 | WIS 15.5 | CHA 13.5 Current Challenge: Working out for two "Sucking at something is the first step to being sorta good at something" - Jake the Dog Link to comment
weirdquark Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 Sounds like you did great! Congratulations on finishing your first challenge! I lift heavy things. Current Challenge Between Challenges Workout Log Sassafrass: a capella folk fantasy mythology Link to comment
guest439437484421 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 Awesome wrap up! Look forward to seeing you in the next challenge. Lvl 5 Penguin Warrior: 10 Str, 3.5 Dex, 6.5 STA, 23.5 CON, 12.25 WIS, 5.75 CHAIntro | Current Challenge Thread | Character sheetMy Personal Blog | My Food Blog There are no failures, only learning pains Link to comment
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